Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of שָׁעַע

Understanding shâʻaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

cry (out) (by confusion with שָׁוַע), dandle, delight (self), play, shut. - (in a good acceptation) to look upon (with c...

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Strong's Concordance

שָׁעַע

Phoneticshaw-ah'
Transliterationshâʻaʻ
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cry (out) (by confusion with שָׁוַע), dandle, delight (self), play, shut. - (in a good acceptation) to look upon (with complacency), i.e. fondle, please or amuse (self) - (in a bad one) to look about (in dismay), i.e. stare 1) to stroke, be smeared over, be blinded 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be smeared over, be blinded 1a2) to smear eyes shut 1b) (Hiphil) to besmear (of eyes), smear over eyes 1c) (Hithpalpel) to blind oneself, be blinded 2) to sport, take delight in 2a) (Pilpel) to sport, delight in, take delight in, delight oneself 2b) (Palpal) to be fondled 2c) (Hithpalpel) to delight oneself

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

8 total references
ReferenceText
Psalms 119:47

And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.

Word: שָׁעַע (shâʻaʻ)
Isaiah 29:9

Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink.

Word: שָׁעַע (shâʻaʻ)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
8x
Most Frequent Book
Psalms
Book Distribution

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